A Japanese wagyu chef, an American single malt distiller and a Bangkok Four Seasons director walk into a bar… It sounds like a joke, doesn’t it? Well, it’s when only the bar itself isn’t true, you realise what a strange, fascinating week we’ve had. With Christina meeting wagyu chef extraordinaire Hisato Hamada, me lunching with … Read more
Brainchild of Nicky and Paul Thomas, HOLA is more than just a hotel; it’s a celebration of Sunshine Coast artists and is a masterclass in attention to detail. Welcome to HOLA Eumundi—Hotel Of Local Art. Best known for its long-standing twice-weekly craft markets, Eumundi in Queensland is also home to one of the most creative … Read more
Couched in a looping oxbow of Obi Obi Creek and surrounded by lush subtropical rainforest, Spicers Tamarind Retreat in Maleny Qld is the luxury escape for the nature-lover who also enjoys their creature comforts. Set amidst the verdant tropical landscape of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Spicers Tamarind is a getaway in every sense. It’s an … Read more
A stylish island in the midst of the swirl and turbulence of Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, the Calile Hotel is that enigmatic sweet spot between Gatsby Art Deco and Rat Pack Palm Springs. Easily one of the coolest hotels we’ve stayed in, the Calile has nailed its styling. Travertine, duck-egg blue and accents of copper, and … Read more
Time of year has so much to do with what’s good to eat and drink. The wine you want in spring and summer is different to winter. With that in mind, here are 9 perfect Autumn wines from Australia. Autumn has to be my favourite season. The colours as the leaves change, the calm after … Read more
Hiding the quiet hills of Queensland’s beautiful Hinterland, Spicers Clovelly Estate and its incredible hatted restaurant Long Apron offer a notion of French elegance in the lush sub-tropical countryside. You might not think a five-star French-inspired luxury retreat would fit with the dense evergreen jungle and rugged terrain of southeastern Queensland. But after visiting Spicers … Read more
With more wineries and cellar doors than you can shake the proverbial at, the Hunter Valley can be bewildering when it comes to choosing a wine-tasting experience. Here are 12 of our favourites. Broad sweeping vistas, craggy mountain peaks and braided rows of vines striating the land, the Hunter Valley is a wine-lover’s dream. But … Read more
Probably as much of an understatement as it is banal, but the last couple of years have been tough. For the travel industry, we’ve had to come to almost a complete stop. But a bit like buses, all kinds of things have come together at once. Christina and I have now found ourselves living from … Read more
Taking inspiration from Ottolenghi’s fig cake recipe, this easy dessert makes the most of in-season figs. Rich tender figs sinking into the beautifully browned top and soft buttery centre of this delicious cake. Figs are one of the most delicious fruits. The only thing better than a fresh fig, is one stolen from the tree … Read more
From the rugged vineyards of Western Australia’s Great Southern Wine Region comes Howard Park’s latest release: a wine quartet aptly named the Flint Rock Range. Here’s what to expect. The first wine region I ever visited was in WA. Granted it wasn’t the huge sprawling region of Great Southern—the biggest in Australia, but my daytrip … Read more